MPI-Retriever 1 and 2

ABSTRACT

The present invention is a device is suitable for use by all individuals. The device comprises a set of 2 claws and a unique plastic bag that facilitate the pick-up and removal of the pet waste. Thereby eliminating the need for an individual to bend over or come into close contact with the pet waste. 
     Additionally, the handle and the actuator design enables user to perform the following functions safely and with little effort: 
     Attach the unique plastic bag to the device, pick up the pet waste, latch the pet waste in the plastic bag, tie the bag shut and remove the bag of pet waste for disposal.

BACKGROUND

When a pet produces a bowel movement on a walk, at the park or inanother outdoor area, the pet owner is generally required to clean itup. Failure to do so creates a messy and unsanitary space, and canresult in a fine or other legal repercussion. Yet, the process ofcleaning up pet waste can be highly unsanitary and difficult. The petowner is required to bend over, which may not be easy or possible forall individuals who may also experience strong, unpleasant odors.additionally, the pet owner may also accidentally touch the waste whileattempting to scoop it into a bag.

-   -   1. Devices are known in the prior art that relate to dog feces        collectors. Some devices provide a system for picking up pet        waste and automatically sealing it within a disposable liner.        The liner is installed on a hand-held scooper device by an        automatic applicator.    -   2. Other devices provide a waste collection device comprising a        handle having a grip end and head assembly for attaching a bag.        The bag fits in an opening formed by the head assembly, is        folded over the arm supports and a portion of the blade, and is        secured to the head assembly.    -   3. These prior art devices, however fail to provide a set of        claws that surrounds a unique bag, this configuration of a set        of claws and a unique bag are adapted for moving and retaining        pet feces within a plastic bag.    -   4. Some pet waste devices use a set of claws similar to the        MPI-Retriever, however they function in a different manor. The        set of claws or held closed by a set of heavy springs, to        activate the device, one needs lift up on a handle grip, that        has very strong resistance, more than some women and children        can operate. When releasing the handle grip, the claws will snap        together with such force it could injure a persons hand. Without        the plastic bag the claws are smeared with pet waste and are        difficult to clean.

SOLUTION

The present invention provides a convenient and sanitary means forcleaning up pet waste. The device eliminates the need to bend over whencleaning up after an animal, thereby reducing the risk of an individualcoming into contact with or smelling the animal's waste. The design ofthe device further enables an individual to operate the device with easeand safety.

REFERENCES CITED

U.S. Patent Documents

U.S. Pat. No.: 7,448,659 B1 Auseklis

U.S. Pat. No.: 4,003,595 Fano et al.

U.S. Pat. No.: 5,634.678 Bailey

U.S. Pat. No.: 8,292,339 B1 Auselis

DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS ATTACHED

FIG. 1 displays an upright view of the present invention.

FIG. 2 displays a front view of the Actuator #13, and Set of Claws #14.

FIG. 3 displays a front view of the Actuator #13 and its #2 and #3positions during its retrieval operation.

FIG. 4 displays a back view of the Actuator #13 and the home position#1.

FIG. 5 displays a front view of the Actuator Rod #19, the set of BagHooks #15 and the Claw Assembly #14.

1. A method related to collection of at least one pet waste item usingat least one hand-held retriever comprising the following steps of: a)Providing at least one disposable pet waste bag adapted to resist thepassage of pet waste
 2. The method according to claim 1 furthercomprising the steps of retrieving one pet waste item, with at least onehand-held retriever, and at least one disposable pet waste bag,substantially captures at least one pet waste item. a) The pet waste bagis placed around the set of claws—14, place the pet waste bag handlesover the hooks—15, and insert bottom of the pet waste bag between theclaws—14.
 3. The method according claim 1 further comprising the stepsof retrieving one pet waste item, with at least one hand-held retriever.a) The device comprises an elongated handle—12, with an actuator—13, atthe proximal end, and claws—14, at the distal end. The open side of theclaws face away from the handle so that the opening is on the bottomwhen the device is held upright. In order to pick up a pet waste item,begin by moving the actuator to position
 1. The operator can then placethe pet waste bag over and around the outside of the set of claws—14,now place the bag handles over the set of hooks—15, and then insert thebag upward between the pair of claws. Now place the open claws over thepet waste, then move the actuator to position 3, which closes the set ofclaws and captures the pet waste inside of the pet waste bag and claws.When you wish to remove the bag containing the pet waste, remove the baghandles from the set of hooks—15, move the pet waste handles down andtie them together. In order to remove the bag of pet waste from theclaws, move the actuator to position 1.